Ground Rules

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   Step 1: Decide your budget and time before opening the app.
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   Step 2: Set a phone alarm and stop when it rings.
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   Step 3: Never top up again to win back a loss.
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   Step 4: Keep at least two days a week free of play.
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   Step 5: Never borrow to play.

Warning Signs

• Playing longer or spending more than planned, often.
• Hiding how much you play.
• Using savings or bill money.
• Feeling stressed or irritable about play.

Tools That Help

• Android Digital Wellbeing or iPhone Screen Time app limits.
• Muting promotional notifications.
• Asking support to pause or close your account.

Getting Help

Talk to someone you trust. In India, Tele MANAS offers free, confidential support 24×7 on 14416. 6E Club is for adults aged 18 and over only.

A Simple Weekly Check

Every Sunday, open My history and compare what you spent and how long you played with what you planned. If the numbers are higher, take the next week off.

For Family and Friends

If someone close to you is struggling, talk without blame and offer practical help – setting limits, removing the app for a while, or contacting support to pause the account.